# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220000680019` · 02/29/2000 · Glasgow Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** MCH PWR TRNSMSN APPR,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 30
- **Mine experience:** 9 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Glasgow Inc
- **Operator:** Glasgow Inc
- **Mine:** [3600153](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3600153)
## Narrative

INJURED WAS REMOVING A SPROCKET FROM THE SHAFT OF AN APRON FEEDER TO FACILITATE THE CHANGING OF THE SHAFTS BEARING, INJURED HIS LOWER BACK. HE WAS IN A BENT OVER POSITION AND WHILE REMOVING A HEAVY SPROCKET FROM THE SHAFT, TWISTED TO THE SIDE. HE REPORTEDLY FELT A SHARP PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK WHILE PERFORMING THIS ACTIVITY.

---
*Source: [MSHA Open Government Data](https://arlweb.msha.gov/OpenGovernmentData/) · AI Analytics · CC0 1.0*